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Austin Water is hosting an Open House to seek community feedback on proposed policy concepts for large water users in our service area.

Austin Water responded to a sanitary sewer overflow on Monday afternoon, Sept. 14, near 2500 E. Howard Lane. More than 100,000 gallons of sewage spilled from two manholes. The community's drinking water supply is not affected and remains safe.

Austin Water responded to a reclaimed water main break on Thursday, Sept. 10, near 5951 E. Stassney Lane. Crews completed repairs at approximately 3 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11. The community's drinking water supply is not affected and remains safe.

Austin Water will conduct a test of the floodgate warning sirens at Longhorn Dam on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 10 a.m. Residents in the surrounding area may hear the siren during the test. No emergency is occurring and no action is required.

Austin Water responded to a wastewater sludge spill that occurred Monday, August 17, near the southwest corner of Decker Lane and FM 969.

The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) has recognized Austin Water staff at the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant for a sixth consecutive year of outstanding regulatory compliance and environmental protection.

Austin Water and City leaders broke ground today on the $1.5 billion expansion of the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Austin Water has been named a winner in the 2026 IDC Smart Cities North America Awards, which recognizes leading practices and innovation in state/provincial and local government projects and initiatives.

AUSTIN – Austin Water crews are responding to a domestic wastewater overflow from a public lift station located within the City of Austin at 13625 Coomer Path in Pflugerville, TX. The overflow was discovered at 9:50 a.m. Monday morning, December 22…